Obituaries: September 16, 2012

Sunday

Sep 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Linda L. Parady

Linda L. Parady, age 69 of Sanford, was taken to the heavens where she and her loving husband, James, will be forever together giving their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren the guidance of personal guardian angels.

The daughter of the late Carl and Florence (Teets) Pettett was born on October 31, 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie where she was raised and educated. On September 17, 1963 she married James Parady and he predeceased her on March 31, 1992. Linda lived in the Sanford area from 1969 until 1995 when she took a position with the Bay Mills Casino and Resort. Upon retirement in 2011, she returned to Sanford.

A Memorial Service with interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Sault Ste. Marie at a later date. Memorials may be offered to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cremation services are by the Wilson Miller Funeral Home where personal messages of condolence may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com

He was a lifelong resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and a member of St. Mary's ProCathedral Church. He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

He is survived by his sisters: Wilma Niemi of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sandy (Jim) Spencer of Alto, Michigan; brothers: Dr. Phillip Niemi, Dave Niemi and Bill Niemi all of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; many nephews and nieces which he was very fond of; and also his life partner Virginia DeBusk.

Charles was predeceased by his parents: Wilmor and Viola Niemi and a sister, Phyllis LaGault.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no services held.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Virginia DeBusk at 709 Eureka, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Death Notices

PIERSON, ZONA M. (Kalbfleisch) of St. Ignace passed away on Sept. 13, 2012. She was born Sept. 22, 1916 in St. Ignace. Graveside services will be Monday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. at Lakeside Cemetery, St. Ignace with Rev. Erik Alsgaard officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Beck Funeral Home. www.beckfuneralhome.org

REINHARDT, SUSAN (Socia­), age 63, of Chesterfield, Michigan, formerly of Goetzville, Michigan, died September 13, 2012. Local arrangements are in the care of Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford. www.reamergalerfuneralhome.com